Historical Events
- Horace Walpole, in a letter to Horace Mann, coins the word serendipity
Famous Deaths
- Ludvig Holberg, Baron of Holberg, founder of modern Danish and Norwegian literature, dies at 69
Died in 1754 1754 Highlights
About January 28, 1754
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 270 years, 6 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
